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A Heian-period Tendai temple in the Nikko Shugendo tradition, renowned for healing eye ailments
Approx. 40 min by bus from Tobu Nikko Line Shin-Kanuma Station
Kameinaga, Kanuma, Tochigi
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A Tendai temple in Kameinaga, Kanuma, an ancient temple of healing faith with Yakushi Nyorai as principal image. Located in the mountains of the Nagano district, it has a history of being established as a Tendai esoteric Buddhist training hall. Yakushi Nyorai is widely worshipped by commoners as a Buddha of this-worldly benefits, especially known for miraculous healing of eye diseases. The Twelve …
Yakuoji Temple is said to have been founded around the Engi era (early 10th century) of the mid-Heian period, established as a Tendai esoteric Buddhist training hall in the mountains of the Nagano district. Its principal image, Yakushi Nyorai, has long been venerated by common people for healing ill…
Recovery from illness, bodily wellness, peace of mind. Especially efficacious at Yakushi and Kannon temples.
Derived from the enshrined deity "薬師如来"
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